Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Rosheim, Paul, 1956- and Obscure Publications
- Abstract:
- The Obscure Publications mss., dates unknown, consist of the correspondence and business files of Obscure Publications, primarily involving editor/publisher Paul Rosheim.
- Extent:
- 5 linear feet
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Obscure Publications mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Paul Rosheim (b. 1956), editor/publisher and scholar of Themersonia, works as a tribal lawyer for the Ho-Chunk Nation in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Prior to this, Rosheim practiced real estate and business law, as well as serving as a consultant through the Peace Corps in Slovakia. In 2000, Rosheim founded Obscure Publications, an imprint specializing in innovative European and American literature. Obscure Publications primarily published a literary chapbook series of 120 hand-sewn editions limited to 60 copies; half of the copies were given to the author or translator and the other half were distributed to other contributors. The series is dedicated to translator Barbara Wright, a contributor.
- Scope and Content:
The collection consists of the correspondence and business files of Obscure Publications, primarily involving editor/publisher Paul Rosheim.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift: 2017
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged following original order.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) - Unprocessed
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Obscure Publications mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu